Mark Abler, a Canadian writer, says the protection of endangered species is closely linked to the preservation of tongues.

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Mr Qanuni, an abler minister, will require a top job instead.

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At least 65 firms have qualified for the programme by promising creditor banks that they will take such drastic steps as selling assets and replacing top managers with abler hands.

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